What Is The Truth About God?

Papa DSNM · Jan 20, 2018

Does he really care about you? What Is God Like? Does he have a name? Is it possible to get close to God? How would you answer these questions? Let's start a discussion it will be interesting to say the least!

Strider1002 · Jan 20, 2018

The truth is what the Bible says.

ananda · Jan 20, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you? What Is God Like? Does he have a name? Is it possible to get close to God? How would you answer these questions? Let's start a discussion it will be interesting to say the least!

I would say "I've never met God (in the sense of an almighty, independent consciousness)"

razzelflabben · Jan 20, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you?

more than anyone in this world.

What Is God Like?

short version...Love, not the feel good mushy feelings that come and go but rather the deep, covenant, what is good for you kind of Love that never fails.

Does he have a name?

the ancients called Him Yahweh but they also considered His name so sacred as to not utter it or write it in it's complete for form for fear they might get it wrong....God Himself calls Himself "I AM"...as for a personal name.

Is it possible to get close to God?

absolutely.

salt-n-light · Jan 20, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you? What Is God Like? Does he have a name? Is it possible to get close to God? How would you answer these questions? Let's start a discussion it will be interesting to say the least!

God is my Father. I know He has many other names, but for me this is the best description of our relationship.

He cares for me like a physical dad. He's protective, He's gentle, he's wise and authoritative, He's creative and witty, I can always go to Him, even if I am in my lowest of lows, and I know I am the apple of His eyes, with Him its always home. And looking at all the work and majesty I see everyday in my life, even with how He made me, my Father always put me in awe, I'm proud to be His child.

Goonie · Jan 20, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you? What Is God Like? Does he have a name? Is it possible to get close to God? How would you answer these questions? Let's start a discussion it will be interesting to say the least!

Welcome to Christian forums

This might be better suited to the outreach section of the forums.

JGG · Jan 20, 2018

This seems like the wrong forum.

SkyWriting · Jan 20, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you? What Is God Like? Does he have a name? Is it possible to get close to God? How would you answer these questions? Let's start a discussion it will be interesting to say the least!

Yes.
Answered Prayer - Steps 1, 2, 3

PeaceJoyLove · Jan 20, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you?

Absolutely! I am (we are) the apple of His eye.

Papa DSNM said:
What Is God Like?

He is everything...filling all in all...perfect LOVE.

Papa DSNM said:
Does he have a name?

HE said He is "I AM"...because of Him, I AM...

Papa DSNM said:
Is it possible to get close to God?

Can't get any closer than within our very being. With God, all things are possible...

messianist · Jan 20, 2018

Yahweh

Searching1God · Jan 20, 2018

As a born again Christian, I could give you the expected Christians answers, but sometimes, I wonder.

Is the bible really the word of God? It was written down by men, an undeniable fact. If it had appeared out of nowhere then there would have been no question it is the word of God, but such is not the case.

They say by its fruits you shall recognize the tree, but looking at many of the Christians I know, the tree is not very impressive because I do not find most of them to be better people than the non-Christians I know. Not more compassionate toward their fellow men. Not more honest... And we cannot hide behind the saying that we are all sinners or that good work is meaningless and that only faith matters. If the good book is not really changing people's heart and mind, then what gives?

Forgive me but I am going through a dark time at the moment. I am finding myself leaning toward the thought that God, the Supreme Creator stands beyond and above all man made religions. I would like to believe that He is loving and cares about us. The alternative is too depressing.

Halbhh · Jan 20, 2018

Searching1God said:
Is the bible really the word of God? It was written down by men, an undeniable fact. If it had appeared out of nowhere then there would have been no question it is the word of God, but such is not the case.

They say by its fruits you shall recognize the tree, but looking at many of the Christians I know, the tree is not very impressive because I do not find most of them to be better people than the non-Christians I know. Not more compassionate toward their fellow men. Not more honest... And we cannot hide behind the saying that we are all sinners or that good work is meaningless and that only faith matters. If the good book is not really changing people's heart and mind, then what gives?

Yes, many you might encounter don't seem to be doing what He said to do, and you can read in the New Testament what that indicates, and you have one of those indications -- that the fruits show what kind of tree is there. "If the good book is not really changing people's heart and mind..." --> Christ also told also a parable about this (or more than one, and here is one of them):
Matthew 13 NIV

Have you ever read Isaiah chapter 55? It can be surprising, and I think you could get part of what you need there perhaps. But even more surprising to anyone (including pastors and all sorts of believers A-Z) is to read through a gospel if they have not recently. His words are....alive.

DennisTate · Jan 20, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you? What Is God Like? Does he have a name? Is it possible to get close to God? How would you answer these questions? Let's start a discussion it will be interesting to say the least!

G-d... is the most Ancient Intelligence in the universe / multiverse and investing essentially eternity in the past in the creation of the universe.... and us... would tend to make G-d extremely interested in our success.......
and our learning a lot from our experience as humans.....

Could God be the most emotional being in the universe????

Searching1God · Jan 20, 2018

Halbhh said:
Yes, many you might encounter don't seem to be doing what He said to do, and you can read in the New Testament what that indicates, and you have one of those indications -- that the fruits show what kind of tree is there. "If the good book is not really changing people's heart and mind..." --> Christ also told also a parable about this (or more than one, and here is one of them):
Matthew 13 NIV

Have you ever read Isaiah chapter 55? It can be surprising, and I think you could get part of what you need there perhaps. But even more surprising to anyone (including pastors and all sorts of believers A-Z) is to read through a gospel if they have not recently. His words are....alive.

I have met wonderful Christians in my journey, but they were a minority, that is what is giving me pause because I have also met wonderful non-Christians. Sometimes I think that I should not pay attention to the other Christians, that I should just focus on my walk, but it is difficult, as I long to feel part of a community, and yet, I don't feel like I belong among the larger Christian community.

I appreciate you taking the time to address my post without judgement and easy pat answers. I am aware of the verses and parables you suggested I look into, and in the coming days, I will look into them with fresh eyes and ask for Grace so that I can really see them and learn from them. Thank you.

Halbhh · Jan 20, 2018

Searching1God said:
I have met wonderful Christians in my journey, but they were a minority, that is what is giving me pause because I have also met wonderful non-Christians. Sometimes I think that I should not pay attention to the other Christians, that I should just focus on my walk, but it is difficult, as I long to feel part of a community, and yet, I don't feel like I belong among the larger Christian community.

I appreciate you taking the time to address my post without judgement and easy pat answers. I am aware of the verses and parables you suggested I look into, and in the coming days, I will look into them with fresh eyes and ask for Grace so that I can really see them and learn from them. Thank you.

There are many, many pleasant/good people (or at least good when not too stressed!) that haven't yet learned of Christ. Many. I have met some where I lived for years before I converted and also moved to a new city, and they were really good friends.
It's invaluable to realize or know that we don't already know all Christ said, even things we have already read! That's truly one of the most key things. I was shocked, more than once by how reliable this is, over and over. Now I know that when I read the Gospel of John again, and that will likely be about the 7th time, that I already know from the 5th time and the 6th time I will learn entirely new things that I have become ready to suddenly get for the first time ever. His words really are living.

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Hearingheart · Jan 22, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Does he really care about you?
Yes
What Is God Like?
Awe inspiring
Does he have a name?
Some people give Him a name, The One is a good one
Is it possible to get close to God?
Yes

Papa DSNM · Jan 22, 2018

razzelflabben said:
more than anyone in this world. short version...Love, not the feel good mushy feelings that come and go but rather the deep, covenant, what is good for you kind of Love that never fails. the ancients called Him Yahweh but they also considered His name so sacred as to not utter it or write it in it's complete for form for fear they might get it wrong....God Himself calls Himself "I AM"...as for a personal name. absolutely.

Well, let's go further on the caring issue. Is God Uncaring and Hardhearted? A lot of people think the answer is yes. If God cared, the world would be a different place. We look around and see a world full of war, hatred, and misery. And as individuals , we get sick, we suffer, we lose loved ones in death. Thus, many say, 'If God cared about us and our problems, would he not prevent such things from happening?'

Papa DSNM · Jan 22, 2018

DennisTate said:
G-d... is the most Ancient Intelligence in the universe / multiverse and investing essentially eternity in the past in the creation of the universe.... and us... would tend to make G-d extremely interested in our success.......
and our learning a lot from our experience as humans.....

Yes, God cares about us personally, I agree. The Bible states at 1 Peter 5:7 "while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.

Could God be the most emotional being in the universe????

razzelflabben · Jan 22, 2018

Papa DSNM said:
Well, let's go further on the caring issue. Is God Uncaring and Hardhearted? A lot of people think the answer is yes. If God cared, the world would be a different place. We look around and see a world full of war, hatred, and misery. And as individuals , we get sick, we suffer, we lose loved ones in death. Thus, many say, 'If God cared about us and our problems, would he not prevent such things from happening?'

I did a biblical study on suffering not all that long ago...first from the biblical standpoint.

From the biblical standpoint (cliff note version) sin is the result of man being defiant and sinning. Thus we can look at it as man broke the earth and all that is in it by opening the door for sin to come in. Before that time the earth and all that was in it was not only perfect but without sickness, disease, evil of any kind. So not God's fault...but just because it is not God's fault does not mean He can't fix it, right?

Why doesn't God fix the evil we created...well again cliff note version...so that we realize that He is our answer and in that come to Him so that when it is time He can reconcile or fix what was broken. It just isn't time yet because more need to come so that the new heaven and new earth are filled thus once again perfect.

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